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Power adapters and methods of implementing a power adapter

a technology of power adapters and power adapters, applied in the direction of power supply for data processing, coupling device connection, liquid/fluent solid measurement, etc., can solve the problem that the replacement of a power adapter can come with significant expens

Pending Publication Date: 2021-10-21
SMART POWER PARTNERS LLC
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The patent describes an in-wall power adapter that can apply power to a device. The module contains a voice activated user interface that can receive input information. The power adapter has multiple contact elements that receive reference voltage signals, and a recess that can be used to connect to a plug. The technical effect of this invention is a more convenient and user-friendly way to connect power to devices in a wall.

Problems solved by technology

However, replacing a power adapter can come with significant expense.
In addition to the cost of replacing the power adapter, it may be necessary to pay for the professional installation of the power adapter, such as in the case of an in-wall installed power adapter that is coupled to wires in a wall of a residential or commercial building.

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[0063]The circuits, systems and methods set forth below and shown in the figures relate to power adapters, which may include “in-wall” adapters that are hard wired to electrical wires in a wall (such as to wires in a junction box for example) or plug-in adapters having prongs of a plug that are inserted into an electrical outlet. The circuits and methods provide a modular power adapter (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, where elements within or on another side of a device are shown in dashed lines), and split the functionality between a first portion, which could be a switching portion or module for enabling the switching of power to a device controlled by the modular power adapter and may be wired into a junction box, and a second portion, which may be a control portion or module that controls the switching of power received by a switching portion and applied to a device receiving power from the power adapter (such as a porch light controlled by a power adapter hard wired into a junction ...

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Abstract

An in-wall power adapter configured to apply power to a device is described. The in-wall power adapter may comprise a plurality of contact elements including a first contact element configured to receive a power signal, a second contact element configured to receive a neutral signal, and a third contact element configured to receive a ground signal; an outlet having a plurality of terminals for receiving prongs of a plug; a recess of the in-wall power adapter having a second plurality of contact elements configured to receive power; and a module having a third plurality of contact elements adapted to be coupled to the second plurality of contact elements; wherein the module comprises a voice activated user interface adapted to receive input information.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Applicant claims priority to provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 480,389, filed on Apr. 1, 2017, to application Ser. No. 15 / 645,745, filed on Jul. 10, 2017, to application Ser. No. 15 / 823,385, filed on Nov. 27, 2017, to application Ser. No. 16 / 940,066, filed on Jul. 27, 2020, and application Ser. No. 17 / 099,847, filed on Nov. 16, 2020, the entire applications of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]An embodiment of the present invention relates generally to power adapters, and in particular, to a power adapter and a method of implementing a power adapter.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Power adapters, which control the application of power to a device, are an important part of any residential or commercial building, and can provide beneficial control of a load attached to the power adapter, such as timing control and other features such as dimming. As power adapters continue to advance, additional functionality may be...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H02M1/10G06F1/26H02B1/42H01R13/66H01R31/06
CPCH02M1/10G06F1/26H01R31/065H01R13/6675H02B1/42H01R24/76H02G3/12H02G3/14
Inventor KING, JOHN J.
Owner SMART POWER PARTNERS LLC